Civil War Genealogy Research Guide
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Kinship terms can become very important in analyzing the records that use them. In the Colonial Era, terms such as cousin and nephew had different meanings than in modern times. An “in-law” was usually a stepparent, a “cousin” could be a nephew, and a “nephew” could be a grandchild. Listed below are some of the terms used in American society to identify collateral relatives.
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it often takes extra effort to identify and trace women throughout their entire lives. Try these 5 tasks to get to know the females on your family tree.
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Toolkit Tutorial: Search for UK Records in the Discovery Online Catalog Premium
Discovery, the catalog of the United Kingdom’s National Archives, is an amazing tool for genealogists. Check out our tips to get started!
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Learn about Tennessee's history and available records in this research guide that includes a map and bibliography.
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Found some old records that are faded and hard to read? Watch this short video to get some tricks for making those records legible.
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Learn how to capitalize on FamilySearch.org's search form and get the most out of its vast historical databases.
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